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03-14-2018, 06:08 PM | #711 |
Cobra Soldier
Join Date: Nov 2007
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I would go for 24 (I'm at 14 at the moment) but honestly, the lack of 'great' options for the Germans is holding me back. Particularly the Afrika Corps, it would be great if at least 1 of the Afrika Corp guys (the Rifleman preferably) had a matching khaki top and had a field cap. That's the most iconic look for the desert German. Sure, I'd happily buy 5 Fallschirmjagers but these are currently the only must haves on the German side. And without the Afrika Corps guys I'm holding off on getting of the desert Brits (although I could get these as Burma/Singapore troops). Even the late war German officers seem off to me (mainly because a couple of MP44 Germans isn't what I have in mind). I'd have preferred the MP44 as a weapon later with a camo Waffen-SS or something.
The thing is, the parts are mostly there already. I just want to switch a few things around! Anyhow, here's my current wishlist for the last few days. 1. Paint master for the US marine. 2. Prototypes or 3D renders for some of the locked artwork figures. 3. An example or two of the decals applied, and an idea of the options to be offered (will these be decal sheets we apply ourselves?). 4. Full loadouts of accessories for all the figures. This is pretty crucial for me, eg, I may not get the German Officer on account of his accessories (MJ has stated that there's more to be included, that's great, but what will they be?). Similarly, there are figures that I like but the accessories don't do it for me. It'd be a shame to reveal after the Kickstarter ends that actually that figure did come with this other stuff I may have wanted. Which leads into... 5. Army accessories sets. Want all the kit available to a country in one pack (basically everything from the paint master pictures), to supplement the figures you're getting with multiple extras or in the colours that you need? You got it. Even better would be things like a 'German Rifleman Set', with the complete kit to equip 2-3 rifleman (weapon, pouches, helmet/cap etc.). And at something cheaper like $5-10, people could load up with these rather easily. The problem I have with the weapon sets is that you only get one of each weapon but still end up with lots of other weapons you may not want. The other issue is that some of the kit isn't even available in certain colours for the same country - the Marines look to be the only ones getting the BAR ammo pouches for example and I can't tell whether the US army accessories for the green and Khaki are definitively the same or not (if not, then the khaki guys get no M1 pouches and the green guys get no thompson ammo). Hoping for items to be in the store (that people may not even know about) much later afterwards is asking a lot. 6. A deluxe two-pack set - just two existing figures but with a special weapon like a mortar or a machine gun. Something that sells the "you got build up a squad!" appeal. 8. Straps for the rifles. 9. More Germans. Not necessarily all new parts and tooling. Afrika Corps torso, current German skirt piece, desert British arms, and jackboot legs, colour it all in a light grey-green and you've got a Spring/Summer Russian front German. 10. A Green beret instead of red for the British Bren gunner. These make up commandos with a green beret perfectly, but the red beret is a paratrooper thing and these guys aren't paras. |
03-14-2018, 06:15 PM | #712 |
Gunslinger
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: MidWorld
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On a positive note, I can easily pick 24 (more like 240) figures from those available now, should the campaign not skyrocket in these last few days.
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03-14-2018, 09:16 PM | #713 |
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Location: S. Florida
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Those paintmasters look great. I wasn't considering the Flame Thrower Marine but after seeing that pic I have to sit down and revise my list!
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03-15-2018, 12:53 AM | #714 |
Crimson Guard
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: WA State
Posts: 348
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5. Army accessories sets. Want all the kit available to a country in one pack (basically everything from the paint master pictures), to supplement the figures you're getting with multiple extras or in the colours that you need? You got it. Even better would be things like a 'German Rifleman Set', with the complete kit to equip 2-3 rifleman (weapon, pouches, helmet/cap etc.). And at something cheaper like $5-10, people could load up with these rather easily. The problem I have with the weapon sets is that you only get one of each weapon but still end up with lots of other weapons you may not want. The other issue is that some of the kit isn't even available in certain colours for the same country - the Marines look to be the only ones getting the BAR ammo pouches for example and I can't tell whether the US army accessories for the green and Khaki are definitively the same or not (if not, then the khaki guys get no M1 pouches and the green guys get no thompson ammo). Hoping for items to be in the store (that people may not even know about) much later afterwards is asking a lot. 10. A Green beret instead of red for the British Bren gunner. These make up commandos with a green beret perfectly, but the red beret is a paratrooper thing and these guys aren't paras. Regarding the web gear, I wouldn’t worry if the shades of khaki are a little different between the figures ( although I doubt they will be), since there was a pretty wide variation in color of webbing, even within units. This was due to many different manufacturers using different dyes and different runs of cloth, then variations in exposure of the cloth to sun, water, sand and chemical impregnation. Regarding the berets, I made the same request on the KS website. They even gave the Bren gunner a commando knife. I think they intended to make him a commando and just got the color wrong. Even if they don’t end up changing the color, I’ll be happy if they just offer a green version of the beret in the store to purchase. |
03-15-2018, 01:21 AM | #715 |
Marauder "Gun-Runners"
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Northeast
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I agree with both of these.
Regarding the web gear, I wouldn’t worry if the shades of khaki are a little different between the figures ( although I doubt they will be), since there was a pretty wide variation in color of webbing, even within units. This was due to many different manufacturers using different dyes and different runs of cloth, then variations in exposure of the cloth to sun, water, sand and chemical impregnation. Regarding the berets, I made the same request on the KS website. They even gave the Bren gunner a commando knife. I think they intended to make him a commando and just got the color wrong. Even if they don’t end up changing the color, I’ll be happy if they just offer a green version of the beret in the store to purchase.
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03-15-2018, 03:31 AM | #716 |
Bucketbot
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: ATX
Posts: 1,402
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Anyone notice the decals on the latest image MJ put out? I'm no historian, but I think they look awesome.
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03-15-2018, 07:26 AM | #717 |
Iron Grenadier
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Jacksonville, Fl
Posts: 608
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Positive side. We are very close to being where we were with the fake pledges. These last few days will be telling. If we can get to at least one British Soldier, I will be content to wait for another year on the rest. We really need the remaining 300+ Val backers to show up.
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03-15-2018, 09:53 AM | #718 |
Crimson Guard
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: WA State
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We already changed the beret to green in the event. When the items release on the site, will have all sorts of weapon & gear sets. The Kickstarter is a chance to get a LOT of different figures produced, rather than waiting for another series a year or so later. There are 3 days to go and we have never had this high a pledge number at this time in an event, so it should be fun!
Yeah those painted Marines look amazing. I was only going to get European theater figures but I’ll probably end up getting some Marines and Japanese as well, they just look too good. |
03-15-2018, 09:54 AM | #719 |
Cobra Soldier
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 72
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Just seen the new version of the picture! Thanks for that. I wouldn't have noticed the change had you not mentioned here (just saying!).
This was my fear. I was trying to avoid going to the store for additional bits. It'll be ok I guess. |
03-15-2018, 12:06 PM | #720 |
Gunslinger
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: MidWorld
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Possibly a newbie question, but I plan to continue to army build these guys once they hit your site. Will they be labeled the same as on the kickstarter? I'd like it to be as easy as possible to find the WWII troopers I want in the future.
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